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In reply to the discussion: Lincoln Movie Ignores His Gay Proclivites [View all]Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)23. You DO realize the definition of the word "agenda" don't you?
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agenda
Definition of AGENDA
1: a list or outline of things to be considered or done <agendas of faculty meetings>
2: an underlying often ideological plan or program <a political agenda>
Definition of AGENDA
1: a list or outline of things to be considered or done <agendas of faculty meetings>
2: an underlying often ideological plan or program <a political agenda>
Often ideological, but not exclusively.
Clearly, I used this term in the personal, not ideological sense.
Although, given your previous attempts to mischaracterize my use of it, I might be pissing up a rope since I'm not entirely convinced of your comprehension.
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It was YOUR OP. You used the alleged sexuality of Lincoln to make whatever point...
Cooley Hurd
Nov 2012
#20
Being married to a woman and having children by her does not make anyone heterosexual,
merrily
Nov 2012
#54
Tony Kushner deals in established facts. He's a gay man and author of the play
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#6
No, being gay is not cynical, silly, what is cynical is making shitty comments about
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#44
The Scarecrow was the "gay icon"? My research shows more the Cowardly Lion. Pins&needles= intellect
uppityperson
Nov 2012
#43
Proclivities implies a negative connotation. You are saying being gay is something bad.
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#63
Every usage I have seen has been the negative connotation variety. I doubt you did that accidentally
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#65